Alai is said to have been arrested yesterday at gunpoint around 10am by CID officers and was locked up at Kamukunji police station.
"They blocked the road and ordered me out at gun point. I was then bundled to another car and driven to Kamkunji police station where I am since 10 am on Friday," Alai stated.
While confirming Alai’s arrest, an officer who requested for anonymity stated that a senior person in “society" had complained over a story the blogger wrote recently.
While confirming Alai’s arrest, an officer who requested for anonymity stated that a senior person in “society" had complained over a story the blogger wrote recently.
Alai who was once a fierce government critic, had shifted to the Jubilee camp and his recent posts have often been government friendly.
Kenyans quickly took to social media demanding his freedom with the hash tag #FreeAlai trending on Saturday morning.
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CONTROVERSIAL BLOGGER ROBERT ALAI ARRESTED AT GUNPOINT FOR PUBLISHING SENSITIVE STORY
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